Soweto Giants and Orlando Pirates have another chance to put some pressure on Betway Premiership leaders Mamelodi Sundowns but without a key player.
JOSE RIVEIRO TO REPLACE SIPHO CHAINE
With the Sea Robbers set to visit the Chilli Boyz at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Wednesday evening at 19:30, the Premier Soccer League has confirmed that Orlando Pirates’ goalkeeper, Chaine, earned a fourth yellow card against Marumo Gallants in Bloemfontein last Saturday. This means that the former Chippa goalie will serve the suspension against his former side.
Jose Riveiro is expected to field Melusi Buthelezi between the poles.
WHAT MONNAPULE SALENG’S PARENTS SAID
Orlando Pirates star Monnapule Saleng has been dominating the news across South Africa; find out what his parents said to Sunday World about his instability at the Buccaneers.
Mother:
“Fortunately for him, he arrived before his team did. He had an opportunity to play in the MTN 8 final, despite not training for the game. He performed well and scored a goal.”
“He just wanted the team to pay him what he deserves.”
Father:
“I’m in pain. He is the one who cares for us at home, and seeing his profession in such a state crushes my heart. I wish he could tell me what is really bothering him before it’s too late.”
“The problem is the contract. We would want him to stick with Pirates because it is one of the biggest clubs in the country.”
In the meantime, Orlando Pirates are yet to break the silence on the Saleng saga. The 26-year-old winger is in camp with Bafana Bafana ahead of a second-leg CHAN qualifier against Egypt in Ismailia on Sunday.
FORMER ORLANDO PIRATES FAN MAMA JOY PARTNERS WITH ROOTS BUTCHERY
Orlando Pirates’ former super fan Mama Joy has just entered the meat business.
According to MDC News, Mama Joy, who famously dumped Orlando Pirates for Royal AM, has partnered with Roots Butchery to launch the Mama Joy brand. “Mama Joy, a renowned South African sports enthusiast and media personality, has recently teamed up with Roots Butchery to launch her own meat brand,” the outlet reported.
“This collaboration marks an exciting new chapter in her journey, as she transitions from being a well-known superfan to creating her own legacy in the business world.”
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